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Reporting background with focus on Chicago Defender audience and media publishing

Bilingual video production, social media, and journalism content creation

Freelance reporter, copyeditor, news editor, and managing editor with community and industry awards for newspaper and reporting.

Freelance multimedia artist and journalist based in Chicago, Illinois

Reporting and contributions related to Chicago Defender content

Member network engagement director with background at WBEZ, USA Today, City Bureau

Freelance writing and blogging with a focus on personal development and lifestyle

Writing focused on children's literature, recreation, and education

Experienced reporter and columnist with over 11 years at Chicago Defender Publishing Co. Skilled in producing compelling news content and storytelling. Consulting producer with a strong background in journalism.

Legal and business topics with a focus on foresight and storytelling

Award-winning journalist with expertise in creative storytelling and communications

Freelance and contributing writer for a Chicago-based African-American publication, producing content relevant to the community.

Journalist, writer and editor with BJH and MFA degrees

Reproductive justice and related social issues reporting

Experienced news reporter and public information director with a background in journalism and media communications.

Focus on injustice and related social issues in Chicago area

Experienced journalist and media professional with a background in news reporting and media content creation.

Science topics and editorial content for various publications

Bilingual multimedia journalist and travel writer with social media expertise

Reporting on news and events in Chicago and related topics

Political and government news coverage focused on Capitol affairs

Photography, radio hosting, reporting, and assignment editing experience in news media

Emmy and Peabody award-winning senior journalist

Religion, race, and media topics with multimedia skills including photography and videography

Articles covering technology, science, and medical research topics

Contributing reporter covering music and entertainment for Chicago Defender and various publications.

Focus on editorial content and copy editing for Chicago Defender

Community investment and civic reporting focused on Chicago area

Beth Mund is a reporter and columnist for the Loras College Newspaper and an on-air reporter for KDTH AM Radio. She is actively involved in journalism and media within the Greater Chicago Area.